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10 May 22, 02:18 PM |
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Pasta Salad Recipe
Does anyone have a really nice recipe for pasta salad that they wouldn't mind sharing please.
We are hosting a Jubilee BBQ and for sides I am going to do a large salad platter, a mango salsa, baby garlic potatoes and wanted a pasta salad to go along side. I have seen lots online but would prefer one that someone can recommend if possible. Many thanks! Edited at 02:20 PM. |
10 May 22, 02:35 PM |
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I make one
Bow tie pasta Banana Peppers if you can get them Bell pepper Red onion Motarella little balls of it Olives Crispy procetto Cherry tomatoes Boil the pasta Either grill or fry the bacon till crispy Crumble the bacon Toss it all together and add your favourite Italian dressing Keeps 3/4 days in the fridge so great to make the night before No exact amounts just what i think we will eat i also serve it as a lunch with a nice Italian bread |
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10 May 22, 02:58 PM |
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Thank you, that sounds lovely and so easy to make too.
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10 May 22, 04:35 PM |
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Not a pasta salad but a rice one that always goes down well when I make it for a buffet.
100g Long Grain Rice (approx) 1 Small Can Pineapple pieces in natural juice 1 Small Can Mandarin Orange Segments ½ a Cucumber 1 Red Apple Mayonnaise (Hellmans or similar) to taste – at least 3 heaped tablespoons Method 1 Boil the long grain rice as directed – rinse thoroughly first in boiling water to remove excess starch, then rinse several times in cold water – leave to cool 2 Drain the pineapple pieces reserving the juice 3 Drain the mandarin orange segments – chop the larger segments in half 4 Slice the cucumber into approx ¾ inch slices then cube 5 Mix the pineapple juice with Mayonnaise 6 Chop the apple into chunks (similar size to cucumber and pineapple pieces) 7 Toss the apple pieces in the mayonnaise and pineapple juice mixture to prevent the apple going brown. 8 Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl – stirring gently to mix. 9 Cover with cling film and place the mixture in the refrigerator until well chilled. Please note this is not an exact recipe you can adjust it according to your own taste. I sometimes add a few well rinsed sultanas as well. |
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10 May 22, 04:48 PM |
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I boil the pasta, add pesto sauce when cold then chuck in any chopped salad bits I fancy or have lying around. And oregano that always seems to add a little Je ne sais quoi.
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10 May 22, 10:07 PM |
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Pesto pasta ,chopped avocado,chopped tomatoes,squeeze of lime and fresh basil leaves 😍 nice with olives too .
Probably more of a lunch but lovely anyway. Edited at 10:13 PM. |
10 May 22, 10:42 PM |
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I made one last week that was lovely and sampled/given the seal of approval by everyone working in the polling station I was at .
Roast baby tomatoes with garlic, salt, black pepper and olive oil. Once cooked remove and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Add to cooked pasta with either torn mozzarella or burrata, fresh basil and some pine nuts (you could leave these out). Gorgeous! |
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11 May 22, 08:15 AM |
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Thanks everyone! I am spoiled for choice now, these sound delicious. 👍🏻😁
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11 May 22, 09:04 AM |
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11 May 22, 09:31 AM |
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undercook the pasta by a minute or so
add a jar of pesto throw in what you have in the cupboard/fridge. i like adding any/all: sun dried tomato chopped up fine capers olives thinly sliced onion quartered baby tomato lettuce grated carrot and beetroot sweetcorn and a squeeze of lemon/lime juice crumble in a block of feta if you have one |
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